Fish with Spinach

Fish with Spinach

serves 2 to 4

This dish is good for the liver. It also combats high blood pressure, poor appetite, dizziness, and chronic headache.

8 ounces (250 grams) lean fish (cod, snapper, or sole), cut into 1-inch cubes

4 cups (1 liter) water

1 cup (200 grams) packed fresh spinach, in 2-inch-long pieces

2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cooking oil

3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped

1 teaspoon (5 grams) chopped ginger

2 scallions, chopped

1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) cooking wine

½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt

In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Drop the spinach into the boiling water, boil for 30 seconds, then drain and set aside. Heat the cooking oil in a wok or frying pan over high heat. When the oil is hot, drop in the garlic, ginger, and scallions. Stir for a few seconds and add the fish. Add the cooking wine. Stir for 1 minute and add the spinach. Cover the wok, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 minute. Add salt and stir well. Remove from heat and serve.

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